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'Race to Nowhere' Vicki Abeles Says Don't Focus on Grades
Momlogic recently had a chance to catch up with Vicki Abeles, director of the new documentary "Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture," which parents, educators and policymakers all around the world have been watching. Here's what she had to say about her movie -- and what's wrong with schools today.
This Mom Blogger Is Our Hero!
There's a lot of nonsense to wade through out here in the Wild West of the blogosphere. But every so often, you stumble across a post that just makes you say, "RIGHT THE EFF ON!"
Such is the case today with a lady who assumes the moniker "Nerdy Apple Bottom" and her awesome post, "My Son Is Gay."
Homework Tips from 'Race to Nowhere' Director Vicki Abeles
Momlogic recently had a chance to catch up with Vicki Abeles, director of the new documentary "Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture," which parents, educators and policymakers all around the world have been watching. Here's what she had to say about her movie -- and what's wrong with schools today.
Why Kids Make Messes
It wasn't until I started researching my son's sensory issues that I could draw simple connections between his seemingly strange, impulsive behaviors and what he was getting out of them ....
Organize Your Kids' Room!
I don't know about you guys, but I can hardly keep up with my kids' stuff. I asked "The Closet Lady," a.k.a. Doreen Tuman, for her advice. With more than 22 years of experience organizing closets and designing interior spaces, she was kind enough to share some easy ways we moms can avoid the dreaded "stuff creep."
Is Your Child the Next Gap Star?
The race to find the cutest kid is on. You have just a few days to enter!
Washing Kids' Mouths Out Really Works!
Parents who punish their kids for fibbing or saying "bad" things by washing their mouths out with soap may actually be on to something!
My EPIC Mom Freak-Out!
Never have I pulled the car over. But I was at my limit. My 5-year-old son was screaming, tensions were rising, I was trying to yell over the noise, my other two kids were whining about welts and bruises AND I WAS TRYING TO DRIVE THE FREAKING CAR!
